AS A FRESHMAN (2009)McGuinness made an immediate impact for the Lions appearing and starting in all 14 games…The midfielder scored two goals and added three assists for a five-point season…He also led the squad in ground balls with 68…He secured three or more ground balls in all but two contests…He tallied the first goal of his career in a multiple-goal effort against Wingate (04/17/09)…He posted his first career assist against Grand Canyon (03/05/09) and scooped up a career-best 12 ground balls against Mars Hill (03/27/09)...He was named Deep South Conference Player of the Week on March 16, 2009.

PERSONALMcGuinness was born February 1 in Plymouth, Mass…Business major…His hobby is skiing…His career goal is to own his own gym…His best asset to the team is his speed…Names Mike Vrabel as his favorite athlete and the New England Patriots as his favorite team…He chose Saint Leo because it has everything he was looking for in a college…Son of Cynthia and Michael McGuinness…Has one brother, Lukas.